OGarcia-LS5443 - Module 2 Reading Notes

Ozman, Suzanne. "Gimme Five Research: A Synthesis of Students, Standards, and Strategic Steps." Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. Web. 17. Feb. 2014

Five steps to the process- Questioning Step, Locating Step, Note-Taking Step, Writing Step, Evaluating Step
Aligned with the California School Library standards
Templates are used with each step for students to complete
Students use a graphic organizer to brainstorm ideas about a topic and then develop their research question using a template.
Students use Bingopedia and website evaluations templates to be able to locate information in online resources, encyclopedias, and other print materials in the Locating Step.
The Note-Taking Step involves using using bulleted notes to include only certain words from the resources. Students practice writing bibliographic citations by playing a relay race in which they cite various forms of resources.
Students use a research paper organizer to be able to answer the research question and draw conclusions supported by their examples in the Writing Step
Students reflect on their product using a self-evaluation template in the Evaluation Step.

Milam, Peggy. "Moving Beyond Technology with Strategic Teaching: Jamie McKenzie's Research Cycle." School Library Media Activities Monthly.
19.4. (2002): 22. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts with Full Text. Web. 17 Feb. 2014

The Research Cycle was developed by Jamie McKenzie, author of Beyond Technology.
Students select a subject that they will become an expert on . It is recommended they work on the subject for a full year.
Seven steps are revisited in the process of completing the research.
The seven steps are Questioning, Planning, Gathering, Sorting and Sifting, Synthesizing, Evaluating, and Reporting.
Questioning can be completed in a group or with a partner. Students use the questioning toolkit to ensure they "probe fully and deeply into a subject" (Milam 2).
During the Planning stage, students determine which resources would best answer their questions. Students plan out their strategy for research and a timetable.
In the Gathering stage, students collect their data, but may need to revise their research question or search for other resources.
Sorting and Sifting is where the student refines information by determining which information is the best and most insightful.
Synthesizing involves using the SCAMPER strategies(Substitute, Combine, Add, Modify, Put to other uses, Eliminate, Reverse). where students formulate their own learning and a new perspective.
In the evaluation stage, students determine whether the process is complete or whether steps need to be repeated.
Reporting is the final stage where students present their research with the use technology-multimedia presentation, webpage, video.